109-Year-Old Veteran and His Secrets to Life Will Make You Smile

NOTE: Richard Overton passed away Dec. 27, 2018. He was the oldest living man in the U.S. Meet Richard Overton, America's oldest veteran. Born on May 11, 1906, he celebrated 112 birthdays (109 at the time of filming) and counting. The supercentenarian has lived through the Great Depression, served in World War II, and witnessed the rise of the Internet. From the Ford Model T to self-driving cars, more technological and scientific progress have occurred in Overton's lifetime than perhaps any other century in history.

The whiskey-drinking, cigar-smoking elder reveals his secrets to longevity in this lively short film.

Want to help Mr. Overton stay in his Austin, TX home? Donate to his home medical care expenses on GoFundMe.

The Short Film Showcase spotlights exceptional short videos created by filmmakers from around the web and selected by National Geographic editors. We look for work that affirms National Geographic's belief in the power of science, exploration, and storytelling to change the world. The filmmakers created the content presented, and the opinions expressed are their own, not those of National Geographic Partners.

109-Year-Old Veteran and His Secrets to Life Will Make You Smile

NOTE: Richard Overton passed away Dec. 27, 2018. He was the oldest living man in the U.S. Meet Richard Overton, America's oldest veteran. Born on May 11, 1906, he celebrated 112 birthdays (109 at the time of filming) and counting. The supercentenarian has lived through the Great Depression, served in World War II, and witnessed the rise of the Internet. From the Ford Model T to self-driving cars, more technological and scientific progress have occurred in Overton's lifetime than perhaps any other century in history.

The whiskey-drinking, cigar-smoking elder reveals his secrets to longevity in this lively short film.

Want to help Mr. Overton stay in his Austin, TX home? Donate to his home medical care expenses on GoFundMe.

The Short Film Showcase spotlights exceptional short videos created by filmmakers from around the web and selected by National Geographic editors. We look for work that affirms National Geographic's belief in the power of science, exploration, and storytelling to change the world. The filmmakers created the content presented, and the opinions expressed are their own, not those of National Geographic Partners.